Course Overview The goal of this course is to present Spanish vocabulary in an enjoyable, motivating and practical way for the young learner to gain some ‘Bilingual Beginnings.’ Bilingual Beginnings Bilingual Beginnings ©Cindy Rodriguez, 2010

What is Bilingual Beginnings? -- It is an elementary school language program for enrichment. -- The students will be engaged in reading, writing and speaking common words and phrases. --The eight-themed units will cover basic vocabulary about the young child’s world. --This vocabulary will be presented through activities that engage the student to read, write and speak Spanish.

Why take Bilingual Beginnings? Many experts in the field of foreign languages have demonstrated the cognitive benefits to children who learn a second language. These individuals from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL) state that the young foreign language student is: -- more proficient at learning languages later in life -- has the ability to gain a near-perfect pronunciation and intonation --has a natural curiosity about the world around them and will be more open to accept someone who is different and from another culture

Bilingual Beginnings FAQ This course is an eight-module online course that lasts 16 weeks. The instructor presents the vocabulary and models each activity in a live lesson. The projects and dialogue are shared between students through blogs. Two weeks will be devoted to each theme. A computer with speakers will be necessary

Who can take Bilingual Beginnings? First through fifth graders with basic reading skills A learning coach is required to support the young learner. This adult does not need to know Spanish and can learn along with the student.

Course Objectives Learning Goal A-Students will use (read, write and speak) basic Spanish vocabulary in eight- themed vocabulary lists of common words and phrases Learning Goal B- Students will apply this vocabulary to create pictures of the words Learning Goal C- Students will practice oral pronunciation of vocabulary using voice thread Learning Goal D- Students will apply vocabulary using forum to interact with other classmates

Course Modules Introducion y Expressiones Comunes (Introduction and Common Expressions) Los Colores y La Ropa: (Colors and Clothing) La Familia (The Family) La Comida (The Food) Los animales(The Animals) Los Meses y Los Dias de la Semana (The Months and The Days of the Week) Los Numeros (The Numbers) Las Partes del Cuerpo(Body Parts)

Activities For each module the student will: design and create a personal vocabulary list design a picture that depicts specific words from this vocabulary list and tell about the picture on Voicethread. Orally respond to a classmates’ Voicethread. Ask and answer questions in Spanish on the Bilingual Beginnings Blog Reflect on these activities in the Module Study Guide Practice and Apply this vocabulary on web based games, songs and videos. Participate in a live lesson that will explain all of these activities